Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 835

Chapter 835: Chapter 274: Integrity Bureau, Turmoil Looms! (2)

The lower body was clad in dark green, baggy work pants, with a coarse hemp rope cinching the waist. The pockets on both sides were packed with items, a short knife glinting coldly on the left side, its sheath entwined with black rope, and a military hand spike dangling on the right. A Wild Bull Fighting Handgun was slung diagonally across the waist.

The man’s face was overgrown with stubble, covering most of his cheeks. A distinct scar ran from the brow bone down across the temple to the jaw, a dark brown that tugged the corner of his right eye slightly askew.

“Nice to meet you for the first time, let’s get acquainted!”

The man grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth. “I’m Director Qin Zhaoye of the Order Maintenance Department in the Security and Integrity Bureau. You can call me Director Qin, or… Officer Qin.”

His gaze was condescending, exuding a brazen arrogance.

“Officer Qin?”

Cheng Ye murmured, unable to help but laugh, “You probably don’t have official designation yet, right?”

“Heh.” Qin Zhaoye sneered, “Not yet, but the Security and Integrity Bureau will be established in a week. I hope by then…”

But before he could finish, Cheng Ye interrupted directly, “Without official designation, then what should you call me?”

Hmm?

Qin Zhaoye’s face instantly darkened, the ferocity in his gaze almost becoming tangible.

But this tangible killing intent gradually faded against Cheng Ye’s calm and indifferent eyes.

“Inspector Cheng, I know you’re a Source Binder.” He clenched his fist, his tone hostile, “Sorry to say, I am too, and stronger and more fierce than you!”

“Oh, really?” Cheng Ye raised an eyebrow, “Qin Zhaoye, are you blocking my way here to target an Inspector of Happiness City, or… are you threatening me with something?”

“With all due respect, with your status, you’re not qualified to block my way here.”

After speaking, Cheng Ye didn’t look any longer and strode ahead.

Qin Zhaoye stood in front of him like an immovable stone statue, only reluctantly stepping back half a step when Cheng Ye’s foot was about to step on his foot.

The two almost brushed past each other, the air thick with a confrontation of aura, almost tangible in its clash.

Cheng Ye took a couple of steps forward when Qin Zhaoye’s voice once again sounded from behind, filled with reluctant threat:

“Inspector Cheng, we already have your related information, including some inexplicable anomalies. I hope next time I invite you to the Integrity Bureau, you can remain as calm as today.”

“Of course, you could also take after your grandfather or father and flee.” His tone was sinister, “I guarantee that no matter where you run, to the ends of the earth, the Security and Integrity Bureau will bring you back.”

Cheng Ye didn’t need to turn around to picture the gnashing look on Qin Zhaoye’s face.

Among the low-level Inspectors at the Inspection Station, he was not only a Core Inspector but also possessed a special background, standing as the flag-bearer for the younger generation of Inspectors.

The Security and Integrity Bureau wanted to make a show of strength, and setting the first fire on him was only fitting.

“The Extraordinary Faction…” Cheng Ye muttered to himself.

Now in Happiness City, the Technology Faction wielded the largest say, controlling the entire industrial zone.

The Extraordinary Faction, holding heavy military forces, had no right to meddle in city affairs.

But when the next great expansion era arrived, the Extraordinary Faction would undoubtedly vie for power to ensure the interests of the troops and the direction of the expansion.

Zhou Changhai’s defection conveniently provided them with a pretext to take charge, and all contradictions converged.

Unfortunately, no one expected Inspector Cheng to “run away,” certainly not staying in the Buffer Zone to be constrained.

Want to capture him?

Try coming to Dapo Town!

This is the Elders’ appointed territory, an independent Satellite City, beyond the reach of the Security and Integrity Bureau.

The only trouble is having to return to the Buffer Zone to fetch Yu Yong later, but that was a task entrusted by the Elders, so no matter how overbearing Qin Zhaoye might be, he wouldn’t dare obstruct.

By the time Cheng Ye reached the front of the mall, hundreds of guards had already withdrawn on Qin Zhaoye’s orders.

Clearly, this guy knew all along that everyone was migrating to Dapo Town, yet specifically gathered guards here to try and make an impression.

Sadly, his plan fell through, instead being outdone by Cheng Ye’s overt identity.

On the high platform, the three Elders, Long, Er Long, Hou Genbao, and the four community managers were already waiting.

Seeing Cheng Ye approach, Long immediately handed over a loudspeaker.

Cheng Ye took the loudspeaker, testing it twice, as the clear sound pierced through the crowd’s noise, gradually calming the surging masses.

He lifted his gaze, sweeping over the densely packed silhouettes below the stage, speaking loudly: “Everyone, quiet down!”

As his words fell, the last few sounds of chatter also dissipated, all eyes converging on the high platform.

Cheng Ye gripped the loudspeaker, his tone steady and powerful: “There’s no need for me to elaborate on the dangers of the Wilderness. After leaving the Happiness Defense Line, it becomes even more crucial to maintain order and safety! I emphasize three points, everyone must remember!”

“First, keep an eye on your luggage!” He emphasized, “Everyone must hold tight to their backpack and personal belongings, keep valuables close by! Don’t lose anything in a panic, or it’ll be hard to recover it in Dapo Town! Especially the belongings of the elderly and children, families should keep a close watch, and don’t be careless!”

“Second, stay grouped by community, families stick together!”

He gestured to Hou Genbao and the four community managers, “The community managers should now go to their respective areas. Every family, no matter the age, must stick closely together, no splitting up! Elders and children stay in the middle, young ones on the perimeter to look out, and absolutely no one gets left behind!”

The five immediately responded, quickly stepping off the stage to organize the teams, and orderly shouts began to echo through the crowd.

Watching the forming queues, Cheng Ye shouted once again, “Third, proceed orderly to the South Inspection Station!”